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It’s November 1, the kickoff for this year’s National Novel Writing Month.  Participants aim to write 50,000 words (200 pages) in thirty days.  I’ve never personally taken part, but I wish the best of luck to those who do.  Their … Continue reading →

I’ve done this the past couple of years, always in late October.  Here are a few choice tales to get you in the Halloween spirit, a mix between classic stories and the obscure.  For maximum effect, read them alone at … Continue reading →

I want to thank everyone who came out to the author’s night at the New Port Richey art gallery.  You all asked some great questions.  Last night I talked a little about the new book I completed over the weekend; … Continue reading →

Today I ask author Jeremy C. Shipp 5 Weird Questions.  His latest book is Monstrosities, a short story collection.  Check out his website at jeremycshipp.com. 1 — Pick two literary characters to be your parents.  Who do you choose? Jane … Continue reading →

Next Friday (October 18th) I’ll be guest author at the New Port Richey Progress Energy Art Gallery.  Stop by and say hello anytime from 6:30-8:00 PM.  I’ll have copies of all my books on hand for purchase, and I’ll be … Continue reading →

It’s been nearly a month since I updated the site.  That’s longer than a prefer to go between posts, but I’ve been busy behind the scenes.  I began a new novel at the start of this month, and I’m shooting … Continue reading →

Over the weekend the Hugo Award winners were announced at LoneStarCon 3.  Congratulations to them all!  (Read full list at Hugo Awards) BEST NOVEL Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas, John Scalzi (Tor) BEST NOVELLA The Emperor’s Soul, Brandon Sanderson … Continue reading →

I wanted to bring this short Twilight Zone parody to your attention, titled “Pitches in Stitches.”  It mocks the agency mentality that currently rules Hollywood. And here’s a piece from The New York Times, about the recent J.K. Rowling/Robert Galbraith controversy. … Continue reading →

Vulture had a great write up this week about the 20th anniversary of The X-Files, including a comprehensive interview with creator Chris Carter.  Carter largely dropped out of public view after The X-Files ended in 2003; now he’s readying a … Continue reading →

Couple of items to share this afternoon: The first is a music video blending two things that don’t go together:  librarians and the Beastie Boys.  Looks like it was fun to shoot. Another is an essay in the The New … Continue reading →